How to pronounce maps
Say it like MAPS. Maps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- MAPS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Maps pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MAPSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of maps
American and British speakers say maps in essentially the same way: /mæps/ in the US and /mæps/ in the UK.
British respelling: MAPS.
What does maps mean?
- plural of map How to pronounce map
- third-person singular simple present indicative of map How to pronounce map
Words that rhyme with maps
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of maps.
Questions about saying maps
How do you pronounce maps?
Say MAPS. The American pronunciation is /mæps/. In British English it is /mæps/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in maps?
Maps is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: MAPS.
Do Americans and Brits say maps the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /mæps/ and the British form is /mæps/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.